Research Methodology:
Motivation for Research
Dr. S.N. Sridhara
Principal/Director,
K.S. School of Engineering and Management
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Research….. Definition?
“The systematic investigation into and
study of materials and sources in order to
establish facts and reach new
conclusions”
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Research…..Motivation….
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Research…..Motivation….
Intrinsic motivation - the love of the work itself.
Intrinsic motivations include: interest; challenge;
learning; meaning; purpose; creative flow.
Research has shown that high levels of intrinsic
motivation are strongly linked to outstanding
creative performance.
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Research…..Motivation….
Extrinsic motivation - rewards for good work or
punishments for poor work. Extrinsic motivations
include: money; fame; awards; praise; status;
opportunities; deadlines; commitments; bribes;
threats.
Research shows that too much focus on extrinsic
motivation can block creativity.
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Research…..Motivation….
Personal motivation - individual values, linked to
personality. Examples include: power; harmony;
achievement; generosity; public recognition;
authenticity; knowledge; security; pleasure.
Each of us prioritizes some values over others;
understanding your own values and those of
people around you is key to motivating yourself
and influencing others.
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Research…..Motivation….
Interpersonal motivation - influences from other
people. Much of our behaviour is a response to
people around us, such as: copying; rebellion;
competition; collaboration; commitment;
encouragement.
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Research…..Motivation….
All four of
these
factors are
important
to get
success in a
research
activity
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Research…..Motivation….
Source of this cartoon is highly
Appreciated and Acknowledged.
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Research…..Motivation….
• Motivation leading to research for search of
ways out of a situation:
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Research…. A Journey….
• A strong foundation for the research is
the querying attitude.
Everything and anything is questionable and
these questions make way for a research.
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Research…. A Journey….
•Knowledge in the arena of proposed
research topic, Analytical/
Numerical/Experimental skills are the
prerequisites for a researcher.
•The hard work, consistency and immense
patience are a few desirable qualities of
a researcher apart from the skills and
knowledge . A researcher needs to be
committed to the research work to find
fruits in the research.
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Phases of Research
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Idea-generating phase
Problem-definition phase
Procedures-design phase
Observation phase
Data-analysis phase
Interpretation phase
Communication phase
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What Research Methodology is?
• The prescription of the acceptable ways
of doing research
• Defines:
– How to proceed;
– How to measure progress;
– What constitutes a success;
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Why should we follow a methodology?
• Research does not begin with the
results!!!
• Identification of needs
• Creation of ideas
• Formalization of ideas
• Testing
• Dissemination
• Refinement
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Types of Research
Based on Application: 1. Basic Research,
2. Applied Research
Basic Research involves developing and/or testing new
theories, models, designs and correlation that may or may
not have immediate application but of immense importance
from the point of view of development of knowledge base in
fundamental aspects.
Examples:
•New theory annex added to electromagnetic wave theory,
•Development of analytical procedure to solve a highly
complex mathematical model,
•Contribution to number theory etc.,
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Types of Research
Applied Research refers to research carried out to
derive a methodology, model, design or analysis for
problems that have immediate application.
In case of applied research, the immediate application of
anticipated solution dictates the problem for the
research.
Examples:
1. Improvising the atomizer performance for application
in a combustor,
2. Developing a new efficient and compact
instrumentation for wireless communication.
3. Developing a new methodology for a manufacturing
process, Inventing new tools of management,
4. Analysing a process or event in the light of physics to
explain the phenomena reported etc.,
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Types of Research
Based on Methodology:
1. Experimental,
2. Analytical 3. Numerical
Experimental Research is associated with experimental investigation
of a process or theme using appropriate tools.
Examples:
1.Investigation of flow behaviour of a magnetic fluid in a magnetically
resonated duct using appropriate instrumentation,
2. The performance evaluation of an internal combustion engine with
different catalytic converters using required instrumentation,
3. Evolution and testing of a new strategy for product design as
applied to specific class of products using the current trends in the
market, etc.,
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Types of Research
Analytical Research is associated with the developments
of models or solution to the problems using analytical
tools.
Examples:
1. Solution to a set of partial differential equations using
error functions.
2. Development of an analytical tool to collect and analyse
data during adoption of a new management strategy.
3. Evolution of new standards and practices for efficient
product design procedure.
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Types of Research
Numerical Research is associated with the solution obtained for a
practical problem using numerical tools. New numerical tools and
procedures may be evolved during this process or the available
commercial numerical analysis based software may be used to
solve the problem.
Examples:
1. Numerical investigation of flow of a non-newtonian fluid through
a pin-hole orifice using a commercial software.
2. Development of a numerical tool to predict the fluid flow
behaviour in a hypersonic flow regime.
3. Evolution of a new tool for grading the the customer satisfaction
using mathematical, statistical and numerical methods.
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Types of Research
Begin with broad questions
Narrow Down, Focus in
Focus on highly
narrowed down
questions
Analyse in
the
focused
arena
Generalise the results using
broad testing methodology
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Where Do You Find Solution …..
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What is deterring your research?
Age?
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What is deterring your research?
Are you suffering from
Low Self Confidence?
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What is deterring your research?
Are you getting boredom of your research
and learning ?
Enjoy your learning and research
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No Matter You can soon become
an unchallenged Champion…..
But of course with Hard Work and
Dedication
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Thank You
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